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方城一高2025年秋期高二年级期中考试
英语试题
考生须知:
1. 本卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟;
2. 答题前, 在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号(填涂);
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上, 写在试卷上无效;
第I卷
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman’s mother take away from her?
A. A computer. B. A camera. C. A telephone.
2. When does the mailman usually come?
A. By 4:00 pm. B. By 5:00 pm. C. After 6:00 pm.
3. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Study with the man.
B. Get ready for a test.
C. Turn down the music.
4. What are the speakers?
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Engineers.
5. Where does the woman want to go?
A. A park. B. A hotel. C. A bank.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What kind of coffee is the woman drinking?
A. African coffee. B. Turkish coffee. C. Colombian coffee.
7 What does the woman say about the coffee?
A. It tastes a little bit different.
B. It tastes like ordinary coffee.
C. It’s the best coffee she’s ever had.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. Who is on a banana diet?
A. The man’s sister. B. The man’s cousin. C. The man’s neighbor.
9. What does the woman think of a fish diet?
A. It is too expensive.
B. It’s good for the heart.
C. It’s bad for the teeth.
10. What is the woman probably going to do?
A. See a doctor. B. Play tennis. C. Go shopping.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
11. Where did the man meet the woman?
A. In a restaurant. B. At a party. C. At a theater.
12. Who will give a concert?
A. James. B. Michael. C. Tim.
13. When will the concert start?
A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 8:00.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
14. What does the man want to be after college?
A. A hotel manager B. An office worker. C. A Chinese teacher.
15. Why does the woman want to teach?
A. It’s well-paid. B. It’s very easy. C. It’s meaningful.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their hobbies. B. Their future plans. C. Their part-time jobs.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
18. Where does Tomorrowland lie?
A. Between the earth and space.
B. Between time and the earth.
C. Between time and space.
19. What was Britt asked to do before she was allowed to read the story?
A. Discover the secrets of Tomorrowland.
B. Put on a short performance many times.
C. Have a positive outlook on the future.
20. How did Britt feel about the story?
A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Unconcerned.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15个小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual?
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text?
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文,主要介绍了美国大峡谷公园景点北缘因山体滑坡而对游览的时间和路线做出的调整。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered. (北缘游客中心和大峡谷保护协会的书店照常营业,每天早上8点到下午6点,提供各种护林员项目)”可知,北缘游客中心和大峡谷保护协会里的书店照常开放,没有调整。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. (由于冬季大量的岩崩和山体滑坡,北凯巴布步道的道路修复工作仍在继续)”可知,北凯巴布步道的修复工作仍在继续。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Grand Canyon, Ariz下“The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. (大峡谷国家公园北缘将于6月2日如期开放,但由于北缘输水管道断裂,游客服务受到限制,并采取了节约用水的措施)”及全文内容可知,本文写作目的是为了告诉游客美国大峡谷公园景点北缘因山体滑坡而对游览的时间和路线做出的调整。故选B。
B
When she was young, Sylvia Colt- Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on- screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard.
Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛), for no reason other than the fact that I felt seen for once as a 10- year- old watching Glee, and the power of that,” says Colt- Lacayo.
Now, Colt- Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的),” she said.
Representation shaped Colt- Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met- another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible.
When she arrived at Stanford, Colt- Lacayo knew she was often the first visibly disabled student her professors and peers had interacted with. Her parents had taught her to advocate for herself, and while she doesn’t claim the label “activist”, she asks for what she needs.
“Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources,” she said.
She brought this perspective to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world.
Colt- Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film direętors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young.
4. How did Colt- Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee?
A. Overjoyed and inspired. B. Honored and confident.
C. Heartbroken and betrayed. D. Sorrowful and sympathetic.
5. What helped Colt- Lacayo picture herself going to college?
A. Her keen interest in films and media.
B. Diverse stories she heard about disability.
C. An example of a disabled Stanford student.
D. A passion for increasing disability representation.
6. What insight did Colt- Lacayo gain about living with a disability?
A. It naturally leads one to grow into a social activist.
B. It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations.
C. It offers special advantages for accessing resources.
D. It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself.
7. What is the best title of the text?
A. Telling Stories That Matter B. Speaking up for Equality
C. Struggling to Enter Stanford D. Conquering Physical Challenges
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Sylvia Colt-Lacayo这位身患残疾的拉丁裔女孩,如何因为媒体中的代表性缺失而感到被忽视,并在高中时遇到了一位使用轮椅的斯坦福学生,这使她意识到自己也可以拥有不同的生活故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her —— until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled.( 她看了《欢乐合唱团》后非常激动,因为剧中有一个像她一样使用轮椅的角色,直到她发现这个角色是由一个没有残疾的演员扮演的。)”以及““I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛), for no reason other than the fact that I felt seen for once as a 10- year- old watching Glee, and the power of that,” says Colt- Lacayo. (Colt- Lacayo说:‘记得我感到心碎和被背叛,没有别的原因,只是因为我觉得自己像一个10岁的孩子一样看了《欢乐合唱团》,那是一种力量。’)”可知,当Colt-Lacayo看到电视剧《欢乐合唱团》中有一个使用轮椅的角色时,她感到非常高兴和受到启发。直到她了解到这个角色是由一位没有残疾的演员扮演的,她才感到心碎和背叛。因此,她最初看《欢乐合唱团》时的感受是高兴和受到启发。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“In high school, she met- another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible.( 高中时,她在一次会议上遇到了另一位斯坦福大学的学生,他也是轮椅使用者。突然间,一个新的故事似乎成为可能。)”可知,Colt-Lacayo在高中时遇到了一个同样是轮椅用户的斯坦福学生,这让她觉得上大学的可能性变得更加可能。因此,是这位残疾的斯坦福学生给她提供了上大学的可能性,帮助她想象自己也能上大学。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“She brought this perspective to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world.(她把这种观点带到了她在斯坦福的经历中。在她的毕业论文中,她写了一个剧本,研究残疾的成长如何影响一个人与自己的关系以及一个人对世界的理解。)”可知,Colt-Lacayo在她的毕业论文中写了一个剧本,探讨了成长过程中残疾如何影响一个人对自己和世界的认知。因此,她得出的见解是残疾会影响一个人对自己和世界的看法。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第三段“Now, Colt- Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的),” she said.(现在,Colt- Lacayo即将从斯坦福大学毕业,获得电影和媒体研究学位,并怀着增加残疾人代表性和多样性的热情前往好莱坞。她说:‘表现很重要,我也认为多样化的叙事方式是最令人信服的。’)”可知,本文讲述了这位身患残疾的女孩Sylvia Colt-Lacayo因为媒体中的代表性缺失而感到被忽视,在高中时遇到了一位使用轮椅的斯坦福学生让她意识到自己也可以拥有不同的生活故事,她并以自己的经历为基础,撰写了关于残疾对个人与世界观影响的毕业论文。Colt-Lacayo希望将来能成为编剧和导演的经纪人,并通过分享自己的故事,为其他年轻人提供她年轻时所渴望的榜样。她认为代表性和多样性的故事很重要,因此最适合作为文章标题的是A选项“Telling Stories That Matter(讲述重要的故事)”。故选A。
C
History is one of those subjects that could be endless if we had enough time. There has always been an understanding that we learn history to stop it from being repeated, in a sense learning from past mistakes.
However, as we have discovered, this is not entirely true. With the invasive (入侵的) and violent events still in existence in many parts of the world, we can see that humanity has not learnt from its past. History shows itself to repeat and it is important to learn history to see these chaotic repetitions. History is not just about strife—wars, revolutions, and struggles—but it is also a political and philosophical topic.
A man named Peter Turchin has spent many years investigating how we can use history to our own benefit. In 2003 Turchin published his book “historical dynamics”. The book demonstrates his workings in which he shows the secular (世俗的) state of France and Russia from their origins to the 18th century. Not long after his book was published Turchin founded cliodynamics. Cliodynamics works to show the underlying patterns we can observe in history and model them in a way to make scientific estimates of how the future may play out. His use of mathematics has allowed scientists to develop a greater understanding of how political settings may occur or how societies will grow.
Of course, it is simply impossible for any historian to predict the future, but by using this “big data” approach, Turchin has allowed individuals to locate patterns and use critical thinking to help make judgments about what the future may hold. Turchin as well as many others have used history in an important way to help future generations.
As time passes, the databases will improve, highlighting more patterns and similarities, unavoidably helping to make these predictions more reliable. Could this approach to using data be the future of history and would we as a society be able to show the repetitions in humanity?
8. What does the underlined word “strife” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. reflection. B. Conclusion. C. Account. D. Conflict.
9. What can be inferred from Turchin’s research?
A. It intends to reveal state origins. B. It jumps out of historical cycles.
C. It confirms history’s mirror values. D. It shows maths history similarities.
10. How does Turhin’s approach benefit historians?
A. By providing first-hand data. B. By helping predict future trends.
C. By ensuring precise future predictions. D. By fueling insights into certain events.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward predicting the future?
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Unconcerned. D. Opposed.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍学习历史的意义、彼得·图尔钦的研究及历史大数据方法对未来的意义。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“History is not just about strife—wars, revolutions, and struggles—but it is also a political and philosophical topic.(历史不仅仅与strife有关——战争、革命和斗争——它还是一个政治和哲学话题。)”可知,破折号后“wars(战争)、revolutions(革命)、struggles(斗争)”均为并列的名词,是对“strife”的解释说明,这些词汇都带有“冲突、争斗”的含义,因此“strife”意为“冲突”,与“Conflict”意思相近。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“we learn history to stop it from being repeated, in a sense learning from past mistakes (从某种意义上说,我们学习历史是为了防止历史重演,从过去的错误中吸取教训)”,以及第三段中的“Cliodynamics works to show the underlying patterns we can observe in history and model them in a way to make scientific estimates of how the future may play out(历史动力学旨在揭示我们在历史中能观察到的潜在模式,并通过建模对未来可能的发展做出科学预测)”可知,图尔钦的研究通过分析历史模式为未来提供参考,本质上印证了历史“以史为鉴”的价值,即历史的镜子作用。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Cliodynamics works to show the underlying patterns we can observe in history and model them in a way to make scientific estimates of how the future may play out(历史动力学旨在揭示我们在历史中能观察到的潜在模式,并通过建模对未来可能的发展做出科学预测)”和第四段中的“by using this “big data” approach, Turchin has allowed individuals to locate patterns and use critical thinking to help make judgments about what the future may hold(通过这种“大数据”方法,图尔钦让人们能够找到模式,并运用批判性思维帮助判断未来可能发生的事情)”可知,图尔钦的方法通过分析历史模式帮助历史学家对未来趋势做出判断和预测。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“it is simply impossible for any historian to predict the future, but by using this “big data” approach, Turchin has allowed individuals to locate patterns and use critical thinking to help make judgments about what the future may hold (任何历史学家都不可能预测未来,但通过这种“大数据”方法,图尔钦让人们能够找到模式,并运用批判性思维帮助判断未来可能发生的事情)”和第五段中的“Could this approach to using data be the future of history and would we as a society be able to show the repetitions in humanity(这种数据运用方法会是历史研究的未来吗?我们的社会能否借此揭示人类历史的重复性?)”可知,作者既客观指出“预测未来不可能”,又认可大数据方法对判断未来的帮助,还以疑问形式理性探讨该方法的前景,态度中立客观。故选B项。
D
Butterflies are sensitive to environmental changes, meaning they are important indicators of ecosystem health, but they are in decline. New research suggests butterfly numbers can be boosted by making small changes to road verges (边缘).
While most studies on road verges and butterflies have focused on temperate climates with natural plants in rural areas, new research from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) examined planted vegetation along major roads in big cities of Singapore.
Researchers surveyed 101 road verges, each at least 30m long, located along major roads with speed limits between 50 km/h and 70 km/h, and planted with non-native bushes. They found verges with a mixture of different flowering plant species directly increased the total number of butterflies and butterfly species. “A greater diversity of flowering plants can offer a variety of nectar (花蜜) sources for butterflies. This can attract more species of butterflies, especially those that prefer a broad range of nectar from different flowers,” explains Associate Professor Eleanor Slade from NTU’s Asian School of the Environment.
Selective thinning and less frequent cutting also benefited butterfly numbers and species diversity, with the verges seen as paths linking the insects to other green spaces. Slade says this could be because a greater variety of plant heights within road verges creates different micro-climatic conditions — variations in temperature, humidity (湿度) and light intensity - that appeal to different butterflies. More uniform plant heights created by frequently cutting verge plants can reduce the population of the butterflies and species richness and offer less protection.
The study also showed busy roads negatively affect butterflies and butterfly species, particularly when traffic density (密度) is higher; this typically occurs when road speed limits are higher, and vehicles travel faster. Roads with more traffic also have greater vehicle pollution, which can affect both plants and butterflies.
But the researchers say the benefits of road verges could cancel out these effects if traffic speeds are proper. They found that for roads with speed limits of up to 70 km/h, the bad effects of traffic on butterflies could be reduced by increasing the variety of flowering plants on road verges and allowing them to grow to varying heights.
12. What makes the study of NTU different from previous ones?
A. It takes climate change into account. B. It analyzes butterfly behavior in the forest.
C. It focuses on ecosystems along rural roadsides. D. It investigates grown plants in the urban area.
13. Why is Eleanor Slade mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To explain research methods. B. To propose strategies for improvement.
C. To back the findings of the new study. D. To prove the city is more suitable for research.
14. How can traffic’s negative effects on butterflies be reduced?
A. By frequently cutting verge plants.
B. By planting diverse flowering species.
C. By building barriers between roads and plants.
D By permitting plants to grow to a specific height.
15. What can we conclude from the passage?
A. Increasing plant height alone is sufficient to protect butterflies from the negative effects of traffic.
B. Traffic pollution is the primary factor causing the decline of butterfly populations in cities.
C. Butterfly species in rural areas are less affected by road verges than those in urban areas.
D. Proper management of road verges can help improve butterfly diversity despite urban traffic.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了新加坡南洋理工大学的一项新研究,该研究发现通过调整道路边缘的植被种类和高度,可以提升城市中蝴蝶的数量和多样性,同时指出尽管交通对蝴蝶有负面影响,但合理的道路边缘管理可以抵消这些影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“While most studies on road verges and butterflies have focused on temperate climates with natural plants in rural areas, new research from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) examined planted vegetation along major roads in big cities of Singapore.(虽然大多数关于道路边缘和蝴蝶的研究都集中在农村地区具有自然植物的温带气候上,但新加坡南洋理工大学(NTU)的一项新研究调查了新加坡大城市主干道沿线的种植植被)”可知,南洋理工大学的研究与以往研究的不同之处在于,它调查的是城市地区种植的植物,而非农村地区的自然植物。故选D项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“They found verges with a mixture of different flowering plant species directly increased the total number of butterflies and butterfly species. “A greater diversity of flowering plants can offer a variety of nectar (花蜜) sources for butterflies. This can attract more species of butterflies, especially those that prefer a broad range of nectar from different flowers,” explains Associate Professor Eleanor Slade from NTU’s Asian School of the Environment.(研究人员发现,道路旁混合栽种不同种类的开花植物,能直接提升蝴蝶的数量与种类。南洋理工大学亚洲环境学院的埃莉诺·斯莱德副教授解释道:“更高多样性的开花植物能为蝴蝶提供多种花蜜来源。这不仅会吸引更多种类的蝴蝶,尤其能吸引那些偏好采食不同花卉的蝴蝶物种。”)”可知,第三段中Eleanor Slade副教授解释了开花植物多样性对蝴蝶的益处,这支持了新研究的发现,即道路边缘种植多样化的开花植物可以增加蝴蝶的数量和种类。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“They found that for roads with speed limits of up to 70 km/h, the bad effects of traffic on butterflies could be reduced by increasing the variety of flowering plants on road verges and allowing them to grow to varying heights.(他们发现,对于限速高达70公里/小时的道路,通过增加道路边缘开花植物的种类并允许它们生长到不同的高度,可以减少交通对蝴蝶的不良影响)”可知,通过增加道路边缘开花植物的种类,可以减少交通对蝴蝶的负面影响。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“But the researchers say the benefits of road verges could cancel out these effects if traffic speeds are proper. They found that for roads with speed limits of up to 70 km/h, the bad effects of traffic on butterflies could be reduced by increasing the variety of flowering plants on road verges and allowing them to grow to varying heights.(但研究人员表示,如果交通速度适当,道路边缘的好处可以抵消这些影响。他们发现,对于限速高达70公里/小时的道路,通过增加道路边缘开花植物的种类并允许它们生长到不同的高度,可以减少交通对蝴蝶的不良影响)”可知,尽管城市交通对蝴蝶有负面影响,但合理的道路边缘管理(如增加开花植物的种类和允许它们生长到不同的高度)可以提升蝴蝶的多样性。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容, 选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. ____16____
Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn’t broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. _____17_____ However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. The request felt small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It’s about teaching our children to think critically about their spending. At the same time, we don’t want to come across as overly strict or dismissive of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter’s request wasn’t just about the phone case; it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. _____18_____ After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal, a way to express themselves or fit in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground?
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and needs. I explained that we must prioritize what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. _____19_____ I also acknowledged her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This softened the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three options: earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
____20____ It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship.
A. But I didn’t stop there.
B. For me, it was a firm no.
C That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case.
D. I promoted the habit of saving for things she wanted.
E. It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me.
F. This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens.
G. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons aren’t about the money at all.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. E 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过一个具体的例子,探讨了如何在孩子提出不合理要求时,既不伤害感情又教会他们重要的人生课程。
【16题详解】
上文提到“Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. (育儿是一场持续的平衡行为。我们希望教育孩子重要的生活课程,同时保持家庭的和谐,避免不必要的冲突)”,接下来需要一个与这种平衡相关的句子。F项“This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens. (这种平衡行为可能很棘手,尤其是在养育青少年时)”与上文相呼应,进一步说明了这种平衡的难度,故选F。
【17题详解】
上文提到“Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn’t broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. (最近,我的13岁女儿让我给她买一个28美元的手机壳。她的旧手机壳并没有坏,也没有磨损,她只是厌倦了它)”,接下来需要一个与作者决定相关的句子。B项“For me, it was a firm no. (对我来说,答案是坚决的“不”)”与上文相呼应,说明了作者的决定,故选B。
【18题详解】
上文提到“it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. (这是关于她对新奇、时尚和令人兴奋的东西的渴望)”,接下来需要一个与孩子感受相关的句子。E项“It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me. (对她来说,这很重要,即使在我看来这似乎没有必要)”与上文相呼应,it指代的就是上文中的desire,故选E。
【19题详解】
上文提到“I explained that we must prioritize what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. (我解释说,我们必须优先考虑什么是必需的,而不是冲动消费)”,接下来需要一个与作者进一步行动相关的句子。A项“But I didn’t stop there. (但我并没有就此止步)”与上文相呼应,引出下文作者的进一步行动,故选A。
【20题详解】
下文提到“It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship. (这是关于引导我的女儿做出更好的决策,同时不损害我们的关系)”,这里的it一定有所指代。C项“That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case. (那次对话不仅仅是一个手机壳的问题)”与下文相呼应,下文的it指的就是that conversation,故选C。
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。
Last summer, I joined a volunteer program in a rural African village. I was ____21____ to teach English and build friendships. My first week was filled with ____22____ — I taught children basic phrases, played games, and even learned a few words in their local language. ____23____, reality hit hard soon.
One morning, a storm flooded the village’s only classroom, ____24____ textbooks and chairs. The villagers, struggling with poverty, had no money to repair it. My heart ____25____ — how could I continue teaching without resources?
That night, I lay awake, brainstorming ____26____. Then I remembered my phone’s flashlight app. “We can hold classes under the stars!” I suggested. The villagers were ____27____, but anyway, we cleared a patch (小块) of land, borrowed chairs from neighbors, and used my phone’s light to ____28____ vocabulary words onto a white sheet. The outdoor classes worked surprisingly ____29____. Children laughed as they traced letters in the dirt, and parents joined, ____30____ about the “glowing lessons”. But trouble struck again when my phone ____31____ mid-lesson. Silence fell. A boy named Kofi suddenly stood up, ____32____ a small solar lantern he’d made from scrap (碎片) metal. “Use this,” he said proudly. Over the next weeks, Kofi and other kids ____33____ more lanterns, and our “night school” thrived (蓬勃发展). By the end of the program, the community had raised funds to rebuild the classroom. I left with tears in my eyes — not from sadness, but from ____34____.
This experience made me ____35____ that innovation and community spirit can overcome the toughest challenges.
21. A. hesitant B. embarrassed C. eager D. nervous
22. A. tension B. astonishment C. confusion D. excitement
23. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Otherwise
24. A. covering B. preserving C. ruining D. energizing
25. A. beat B. sank C. stopped D. raced
26. A. puzzles B. solutions C. excuses D. conditions
27. A. doubtful B. hopeful C. grateful D. faithful
28. A. post B. paint C. project D. print
29. A. rarely B. typically C. loosely D. perfectly
30. A. concerned B. cautious C. curious D. reluctant
31. A. died B. slipped C. shone D. rang
32. A. hiding B. holding C. leaving D. handing
33. A. decorated B. exhibited C. lighted D. crafted
34. A. pride B. anxiety C. sympathy D. terror
35 A. prove B. realize C. hope D. deserve
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在非洲农村支教时克服困难并创新教学的经历。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我渴望教英语并建立友谊。A. hesitant犹豫的;B. embarrassed尴尬的;C. eager渴望的;D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“I joined a volunteer program”、“My first week was filled with”可知,作者主动参与志愿项目,应是带着积极的意愿,“渴望”符合语境,体现对教学和交友的期待。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的第一周充满了兴奋。A. tension紧张;B. astonishment惊讶;C. confusion困惑;D. excitement兴奋。根据下文“I taught children basic phrases, played games”可知,作者的教学活动充满兴奋。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,现实很快给了我沉重的一击。A. However然而;B. Moreover此外;C. Therefore因此;D. Otherwise否则。根据上文“I taught children basic phrases, played games, and even learned a few words in their local language.”和下文“reality hit hard soon”可知,上下文形成转折关系,用However。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一天早上,一场暴风雨淹没了村里唯一的教室,毁坏了课本和椅子。A. covering覆盖;B. preserving保护;C. ruining毁坏;D. energizing激励。根据上文“One morning, a storm flooded the village’s only classroom”可知,暴风雨带来的是破坏,课本和椅子应是被“毁坏”。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的心沉了下去。A. beat跳动;B. sank下沉;C. stopped停止;D. raced疾驰。根据上文“The villagers, struggling with poverty, had no money to repair it”和下文“how could I continue teaching without resources?”可知,作者面对教学资源被毁的困境感到沮丧、无助,“心一沉”是表达这种失落情绪的常用方式。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:那天晚上,我躺着睡不着,绞尽脑汁想办法。A. puzzles难题;B. solutions解决办法;C. excuses借口;D. conditions条件。根据下文“We can hold classes under the stars!”可知,作者在思考解决办法。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:村民们对此表示怀疑,但无论如何,我们清理了一块土地。A. doubtful怀疑的;B. hopeful有希望的;C. grateful感激的;D. faithful忠诚的。根据上文“The villagers were”和下文“but anyway, we cleared a patch (小块) of land, borrowed chairs from neighbors”可知,前后为转折关系,后文提到实际执行了户外教学计划,因此前文村民的态度应是“怀疑的”。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:用我的手机灯光将词汇投射到白布上。A. post张贴;B. paint绘画;C. project投射;D. print打印。根据上文“used my phone’s light to”和下文“onto a white sheet”可知,这里指用手机灯光将词汇投射到白布上。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:户外课堂的效果出奇地好。A. rarely很少地;B. typically典型地;C. loosely宽松地;D. perfectly完美地。根据上文“The outdoor classes worked surprisingly”和下文“Children laughed as they traced letters in the dirt”可知,户外课堂效果很好。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:孩子们笑着在泥土上描摹字母,家长们也加入进来,对这种“发光的课程”充满好奇。A. concerned关心的;B. cautious谨慎的;C. curious好奇的;D. reluctant不情愿的。根据上文“and parents joined”和下文“about the “glowing lessons””可知,家长们对课程感到好奇。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但在上课中途,我的手机没电了,麻烦又来了。A. died(电池)耗尽;B. slipped滑倒;C. shone发光;D. rang响铃。根据上文“But trouble struck again when my phone”和下文“a small solar lantern he’d made from scrap (碎片) metal”可知,手机无法继续提供灯光,应是“没电停止运转”,died在此处可表示电子设备没电关机,符合语境。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一个叫Kofi的男孩突然站起来,拿着他用废金属做的小太阳能灯。A. hiding隐藏;B. holding拿着;C. leaving离开;D. handing交给。根据下文“a small solar lantern”可知,Kofi拿着灯。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在接下来的几周里,Kofi和其他孩子制作了更多的灯。A. decorated装饰;B. exhibited展览;C. lighted点燃;D. crafted制作。根据下文“more lanterns”可知,孩子们制作了更多的灯。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我含着眼泪离开了——不是因为悲伤,而是因为骄傲。A. pride骄傲;B. anxiety焦虑;C. sympathy同情;D. terror恐怖。根据上文“the community had raised funds to rebuild the classroom”和“our “night school” thrived”可知,志愿项目最终取得了积极成果,作者的情绪应是积极的,“自豪”符合对成果的感受,与“悲伤”形成对比。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这段经历让我意识到创新和社区精神可以克服最艰难的挑战。A. prove证明;B. realize意识到;C. hope希望;D. deserve应得。根据下文“innovation and community spirit can overcome the toughest challenges”可知,作者意识到创新和社区精神的力量。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
On September 3, 2025, China held a grand military parade in Beijing to mark the ____36____ (eighty) anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade, ____37____ (organize) in the name of the nation, took place along Chang’an Avenue and was watched by millions of people across the country. It was not only a look back at those years of fire and blood, ____38____ a strong message to the world: China was committed to peace and ready to build a community with a shared future ____39____ mankind.
Soldiers and modern equipment displayed on Tian’anmen Square demonstrated China’s determination ____40____ (safeguard) the post-war international order. Among them, the Dongfeng-5C, the ____41____ (late) and most advanced liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs液体洲际导弹), made its first public appearance. The spirit of the Chinese people during the 14-year resistance war, ____42____ had cost more than 35 million lives, ____43____ (remember) in every formation that passed the rostrum(指挥台). By honouring the martyrs (烈士), the parade reminded everyone that peace was not given, but earned through great sacrifice.
In addition to Chinese troops, representatives from 17 countries had been invited to join the marching contingents(代表团), ____44____ (showcase) the world’s shared desire for peace. When the national anthem was played, every citizen felt the solemnity (庄严) of the moment and the _____45_____ (responsible) to carry forward the hard-won peace.
【答案】36. eightieth
37. organized
38. but 39. for
40. to safeguard
41. latest 42. which
43. was remembered
44 showcasing
45. responsibility
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲述了2025年9月3日中国在北京举行盛大阅兵,纪念中国人民抗日战争和世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年。
【36题详解】
考查序数词。句意:2025年9月3日,中国在北京举行了盛大阅兵式,纪念中国人民抗日战争和世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年。这里表示第80个纪念日,应用序数词。eighty变序数词时,变y为i,再加-eth。故填eightieth。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这场以国家名义组织的阅兵式沿着长安街举行,全国数百万人观看。organize和parade之间是动宾关系,表示被动和完成,应用过去分词,作后置定语。故填organized。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意:这不仅是对那些血与火的岁月的回顾,也是给世界的一个强烈信息:中国致力于和平,并准备建立一个人类命运共同体。not only…but (also)…表示“不但……而且……”。故填but。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意参考上题。build a community with a shared future for mankind意为“构建人类命运共同体”,for表示“为了”。故填for。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:天安门广场上展示的士兵和现代化装备表明了中国维护战后国际秩序的决心。determination to do...表示“做……的决心”,不定式作定语。故填to safeguard。
【41题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意:其中,最新、最先进的ICBMs液体洲际导弹东风-5C首次公开亮相。这里应用形容词最高级latest,和后面的most advanced呼应,表示“最新的”。故填latest。
【42题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意:中国人民在长达14年的抗日战争中牺牲了3500多万人的生命,他们的精神在每一个走过指挥台的方阵中都得到缅怀。空处引导非限制性定语从句,指代先行词the 14-year resistance war,且在从句中作主语,应用which。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意参考上题。根据上下文时态可知,这里表示过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。主语The spirit和remember之间是动宾关系,用被动语态。故填was remembered。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:除了中国军队,来自17个国家的代表也应邀加入了代表队,展示了世界对和平的共同愿望。动词showcase和主语之间是主动关系,应用现在分词短语作伴随状语,表示主动。故填showcasing。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:当国歌响起时,每个公民都感受到了这一刻的庄严和发扬来之不易的和平的责任。空前有the,这里需要一个名词作宾语。responsibility意为“责任”。故填responsibility。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 网络时代有些孩子沉溺于网上交流而忽视了与父母的沟通, 请根据下面图画, 简要说明图画中所表达的内容, 阐述这种现象的原因和你的看法。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 内容连贯, 语句通顺。
“Can’t talk now — I’m chatting.”
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【答案】
In the picture, a child is sitting in front of the computer, chatting online, while his parents are standing beside him, looking at him helplessly.
This phenomenon occurs because the Internet provides a platform for children to communicate with others freely. However, they often forget the importance of communicating with their parents.
In my opinion, children should balance their online and offline lives. They should spend more time with their parents, sharing their feelings and experiences. Only in this way can they build a good relationship with their parents.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于图画作文。要求考生根据图画内容,简要说明图画中所表达的内容,阐述“网络时代有些孩子沉溺于网上交流而忽视了与父母的沟通”这一现象的原因和自己的看法。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
忘记,忽略:forget → neglect/ignore
提供:provide → offer
重要性:importance → significance
无能为力地:helplessly → impotently
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:The Internet provides a platform for children to communicate with others freely.
拓展句:The Internet, which is a powerful tool, provides a platform for children to communicate with others freely.
【点睛】[高分句型1] In the picture, a child is sitting in front of the computer, chatting online, while his parents are standing beside him, looking at him helplessly. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句和现在分词作伴随状语)
[高分句型2] This phenomenon occurs because the Internet provides a platform for children to communicate with others freely. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句)
[高分句型3] Only in this way can they build a good relationship with their parents. (运用了部分倒装结构)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Joe lived alone in a small wooden house. All the neighborhood children were afraid of him. We ran away when he came out of his house. He kept his car parked outside the fence that separated the road from his tiny yard. His car was nicer than most cars in the small town, and he kept it spotless. He even cleaned the door handle when he closed the door and locked it. When I played on the road with the other children, we tried to stay away from Joe’s car.
One day, I cheerfully rode my newly obtained used bicycle back from the local grocery store. The bicycle had no basket, so I had to ride with one hand carrying the groceries. While I was approaching Joe’s yard, I hit a mud puddle (泥坑) near his car. I was so concerned about splashing (溅) mud on his clean car that I lost control. I panicked as my handlebars slid down the side of Joe’s car. Then I fell hard onto the ground with my bicycle.
Joe walked out of his house, where he had been sitting at the window and watching. He was looking at the big scratch (刮痕) on his perfectly kept car while I was lying on the ground with my knee bleeding. Then I could feel his eyes examining me and my bicycle, but I was too scared to look up. My fear grew when Joe asked me to go with him.
He led me into his house while holding to the back of my T-shirt. He ordered me to sit down before he went into another room. The only thing in the room was a small table with one chair near the window, where he had seated me. The floor seemed very old, but it was spotless. The ceiling was so low that I could have reached it with a short jump. “Is he going to trap me here?” I thought to myself. My heart raced so fast that I paid no attention to my pain.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was thinking about what to do when Joe came back to me carrying a first aid kit.
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The next day, I rode my basketless bicycle to Joe’s, ready to do grocery shopping for him.
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【答案】
I was thinking about what to do when Joe came back to me carrying a first aid kit. He knelt down beside me and gently started cleaning my bleeding knee, which made me feel a bit surprised. “It’s okay, kid. Accidents happen,” he said in a soft voice that I had never heard before. As he bandaged my wound, he told me about how he used to be a clumsy boy who often got into trouble, just like me. He said that he understood how I felt and that I shouldn’t be too hard on myself.
The next day, I rode my basketless bicycle to Joe’s, ready to do grocery shopping for him. When I knocked on his door, he opened it with a big smile on his face, which was something I had never seen him do before. He thanked me for coming and handed me a list of things he needed. As I rode to the grocery store, I realized that Joe wasn’t the scary old man that everyone thought he was. He was just someone who had been misunderstood, and I was glad that I had the chance to get to know the real him.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。乔独自居住,孩子们都怕他。一天作者 骑车从杂货店回来,经过乔的院子时,因怕溅到他的车而失控,刮到了他的车,乔把作者领进他家。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“当乔拿着急救箱回到我身边时,我正在想该怎么办。”可知,第一段可描写乔为作者处理伤口,讲述自己童年经历,作者对他态度转变的惊讶与感动。
②由第二段句首内容“第二天,我骑着没有篮子的自行车去了乔家,准备为他买杂货。”可知,第二段可描写作者主动帮乔购物,他的笑容让作者意识到他被误解,升华主旨:理解能消除偏见。
写作线索:乔拿急救箱处理伤口 —— 讲述童年经历安慰作者——作者主动帮乔购物 —— 乔微笑递购物清单 ——作者意识到他被误解 —— 理解消除偏见
行为类
①跪下:kneel down/drop to one’s knees/go down on one knee
②包扎:bandage/wrap
③敲门:knock on one’s door/rap at the door /tap the door
情绪类
①惊讶:surprised /astonished
②高兴的:glad /delighted
【点睛】【高分句型1】He knelt down beside me and gently started cleaning my bleeding knee, which made me feel a bit surprised. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】“It’s okay, kid. Accidents happen,” he said in a soft voice that I had never heard before. (运用了that引导的定语从句)
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英语试题
考生须知:
1. 本卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟;
2. 答题前, 在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号(填涂);
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上, 写在试卷上无效;
第I卷
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman’s mother take away from her?
A. A computer. B. A camera. C. A telephone.
2. When does the mailman usually come?
A. By 4:00 pm. B. By 5:00 pm. C. After 6:00 pm.
3. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Study with the man.
B. Get ready for a test.
C. Turn down the music.
4. What are the speakers?
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Engineers.
5. Where does the woman want to go?
A. A park. B. A hotel. C. A bank.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What kind of coffee is the woman drinking?
A. African coffee. B. Turkish coffee. C. Colombian coffee.
7. What does the woman say about the coffee?
A. It tastes a little bit different.
B. It tastes like ordinary coffee.
C It’s the best coffee she’s ever had.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. Who is on a banana diet?
A. The man’s sister. B. The man’s cousin. C. The man’s neighbor.
9. What does the woman think of a fish diet?
A. It is too expensive.
B. It’s good for the heart.
C. It’s bad for the teeth.
10. What is the woman probably going to do?
A. See a doctor. B. Play tennis. C. Go shopping.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
11 Where did the man meet the woman?
A. In a restaurant. B. At a party. C. At a theater.
12 Who will give a concert?
A. James. B. Michael. C. Tim.
13. When will the concert start?
A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 8:00.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
14. What does the man want to be after college?
A. A hotel manager B. An office worker. C. A Chinese teacher.
15. Why does the woman want to teach?
A. It’s well-paid. B. It’s very easy. C. It’s meaningful.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A Their hobbies. B. Their future plans. C. Their part-time jobs.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
18. Where does Tomorrowland lie?
A. Between the earth and space.
B. Between time and the earth.
C. Between time and space.
19. What was Britt asked to do before she was allowed to read the story?
A. Discover the secrets of Tomorrowland.
B. Put on a short performance many times.
C. Have a positive outlook on the future.
20. How did Britt feel about the story?
A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Unconcerned.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15个小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual?
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text?
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
B
When she was young, Sylvia Colt- Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on- screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard.
Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛), for no reason other than the fact that I felt seen for once as a 10- year- old watching Glee, and the power of that,” says Colt- Lacayo.
Now, Colt- Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的),” she said.
Representation shaped Colt- Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met- another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible.
When she arrived at Stanford, Colt- Lacayo knew she was often the first visibly disabled student her professors and peers had interacted with. Her parents had taught her to advocate for herself, and while she doesn’t claim the label “activist”, she asks for what she needs.
“Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources,” she said.
She brought this perspective to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world.
Colt- Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film direętors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young.
4. How did Colt- Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee?
A. Overjoyed and inspired. B. Honored and confident.
C. Heartbroken and betrayed. D. Sorrowful and sympathetic.
5. What helped Colt- Lacayo picture herself going to college?
A. Her keen interest in films and media.
B. Diverse stories she heard about disability.
C. An example of a disabled Stanford student.
D. A passion for increasing disability representation.
6. What insight did Colt- Lacayo gain about living with a disability?
A. It naturally leads one to grow into a social activist.
B. It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations.
C. It offers special advantages for accessing resources.
D. It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself.
7. What is the best title of the text?
A. Telling Stories That Matter B. Speaking up for Equality
C. Struggling to Enter Stanford D. Conquering Physical Challenges
C
History is one of those subjects that could be endless if we had enough time. There has always been an understanding that we learn history to stop it from being repeated, in a sense learning from past mistakes.
However, as we have discovered, this is not entirely true. With the invasive (入侵的) and violent events still in existence in many parts of the world, we can see that humanity has not learnt from its past. History shows itself to repeat and it is important to learn history to see these chaotic repetitions. History is not just about strife—wars, revolutions, and struggles—but it is also a political and philosophical topic.
A man named Peter Turchin has spent many years investigating how we can use history to our own benefit. In 2003 Turchin published his book “historical dynamics”. The book demonstrates his workings in which he shows the secular (世俗的) state of France and Russia from their origins to the 18th century. Not long after his book was published Turchin founded cliodynamics. Cliodynamics works to show the underlying patterns we can observe in history and model them in a way to make scientific estimates of how the future may play out. His use of mathematics has allowed scientists to develop a greater understanding of how political settings may occur or how societies will grow.
Of course, it is simply impossible for any historian to predict the future, but by using this “big data” approach, Turchin has allowed individuals to locate patterns and use critical thinking to help make judgments about what the future may hold. Turchin as well as many others have used history in an important way to help future generations.
As time passes, the databases will improve, highlighting more patterns and similarities, unavoidably helping to make these predictions more reliable. Could this approach to using data be the future of history and would we as a society be able to show the repetitions in humanity?
8. What does the underlined word “strife” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. reflection. B. Conclusion. C. Account. D. Conflict.
9. What can be inferred from Turchin’s research?
A. It intends to reveal state origins. B. It jumps out of historical cycles.
C. It confirms history’s mirror values. D. It shows maths history similarities.
10. How does Turhin’s approach benefit historians?
A. By providing first-hand data. B. By helping predict future trends.
C. By ensuring precise future predictions. D. By fueling insights into certain events.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward predicting the future?
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Unconcerned. D. Opposed.
D
Butterflies are sensitive to environmental changes, meaning they are important indicators of ecosystem health, but they are in decline. New research suggests butterfly numbers can be boosted by making small changes to road verges (边缘).
While most studies on road verges and butterflies have focused on temperate climates with natural plants in rural areas, new research from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) examined planted vegetation along major roads in big cities of Singapore.
Researchers surveyed 101 road verges, each at least 30m long, located along major roads with speed limits between 50 km/h and 70 km/h, and planted with non-native bushes. They found verges with a mixture of different flowering plant species directly increased the total number of butterflies and butterfly species. “A greater diversity of flowering plants can offer a variety of nectar (花蜜) sources for butterflies. This can attract more species of butterflies, especially those that prefer a broad range of nectar from different flowers,” explains Associate Professor Eleanor Slade from NTU’s Asian School of the Environment.
Selective thinning and less frequent cutting also benefited butterfly numbers and species diversity, with the verges seen as paths linking the insects to other green spaces. Slade says this could be because a greater variety of plant heights within road verges creates different micro-climatic conditions — variations in temperature, humidity (湿度) and light intensity - that appeal to different butterflies. More uniform plant heights created by frequently cutting verge plants can reduce the population of the butterflies and species richness and offer less protection.
The study also showed busy roads negatively affect butterflies and butterfly species, particularly when traffic density (密度) is higher; this typically occurs when road speed limits are higher, and vehicles travel faster. Roads with more traffic also have greater vehicle pollution, which can affect both plants and butterflies.
But the researchers say the benefits of road verges could cancel out these effects if traffic speeds are proper. They found that for roads with speed limits of up to 70 km/h, the bad effects of traffic on butterflies could be reduced by increasing the variety of flowering plants on road verges and allowing them to grow to varying heights.
12. What makes the study of NTU different from previous ones?
A. It takes climate change into account. B. It analyzes butterfly behavior in the forest.
C. It focuses on ecosystems along rural roadsides. D. It investigates grown plants in the urban area.
13. Why is Eleanor Slade mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To explain research methods. B. To propose strategies for improvement.
C. To back the findings of the new study. D. To prove the city is more suitable for research.
14. How can traffic’s negative effects on butterflies be reduced?
A. By frequently cutting verge plants.
B. By planting diverse flowering species.
C. By building barriers between roads and plants.
D. By permitting plants to grow to a specific height.
15. What can we conclude from the passage?
A. Increasing plant height alone is sufficient to protect butterflies from the negative effects of traffic.
B. Traffic pollution is the primary factor causing the decline of butterfly populations in cities.
C. Butterfly species in rural areas are less affected by road verges than those in urban areas.
D. Proper management of road verges can help improve butterfly diversity despite urban traffic.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容, 选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. ____16____
Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn’t broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. _____17_____ However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. The request felt small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It’s about teaching our children to think critically about their spending. At the same time, we don’t want to come across as overly strict or dismissive of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter’s request wasn’t just about the phone case; it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. _____18_____ After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal, a way to express themselves or fit in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground?
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and needs. I explained that we must prioritize what’s essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. _____19_____ I also acknowledged her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This softened the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three options: earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
____20____ It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship.
A. But I didn’t stop there.
B. For me, it was a firm no.
C. That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case.
D. I promoted the habit of saving for things she wanted.
E. It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me.
F. This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens.
G. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons aren’t about the money at all.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。
Last summer, I joined a volunteer program in a rural African village. I was ____21____ to teach English and build friendships. My first week was filled with ____22____ — I taught children basic phrases, played games, and even learned a few words in their local language. ____23____, reality hit hard soon.
One morning, a storm flooded the village’s only classroom, ____24____ textbooks and chairs. The villagers, struggling with poverty, had no money to repair it. My heart ____25____ — how could I continue teaching without resources?
That night, I lay awake, brainstorming ____26____. Then I remembered my phone’s flashlight app. “We can hold classes under the stars!” I suggested. The villagers were ____27____, but anyway, we cleared a patch (小块) of land, borrowed chairs from neighbors, and used my phone’s light to ____28____ vocabulary words onto a white sheet. The outdoor classes worked surprisingly ____29____. Children laughed as they traced letters in the dirt, and parents joined, ____30____ about the “glowing lessons”. But trouble struck again when my phone ____31____ mid-lesson. Silence fell. A boy named Kofi suddenly stood up, ____32____ a small solar lantern he’d made from scrap (碎片) metal. “Use this,” he said proudly. Over the next weeks, Kofi and other kids ____33____ more lanterns, and our “night school” thrived (蓬勃发展). By the end of the program, the community had raised funds to rebuild the classroom. I left with tears in my eyes — not from sadness, but from ____34____.
This experience made me ____35____ that innovation and community spirit can overcome the toughest challenges.
21. A. hesitant B. embarrassed C. eager D. nervous
22. A. tension B. astonishment C. confusion D. excitement
23. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Otherwise
24. A. covering B. preserving C. ruining D. energizing
25. A. beat B. sank C. stopped D. raced
26 A. puzzles B. solutions C. excuses D. conditions
27. A. doubtful B. hopeful C. grateful D. faithful
28. A. post B. paint C. project D. print
29. A. rarely B. typically C. loosely D. perfectly
30. A. concerned B. cautious C. curious D. reluctant
31. A. died B. slipped C. shone D. rang
32. A. hiding B. holding C. leaving D. handing
33. A. decorated B. exhibited C. lighted D. crafted
34. A. pride B. anxiety C. sympathy D. terror
35. A. prove B. realize C. hope D. deserve
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
On September 3, 2025, China held a grand military parade in Beijing to mark the ____36____ (eighty) anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade, ____37____ (organize) in the name of the nation, took place along Chang’an Avenue and was watched by millions of people across the country. It was not only a look back at those years of fire and blood, ____38____ a strong message to the world: China was committed to peace and ready to build a community with a shared future ____39____ mankind.
Soldiers and modern equipment displayed on Tian’anmen Square demonstrated China’s determination ____40____ (safeguard) the post-war international order. Among them, the Dongfeng-5C, the ____41____ (late) and most advanced liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs液体洲际导弹), made its first public appearance. The spirit of the Chinese people during the 14-year resistance war, ____42____ had cost more than 35 million lives, ____43____ (remember) in every formation that passed the rostrum(指挥台). By honouring the martyrs (烈士), the parade reminded everyone that peace was not given, but earned through great sacrifice.
In addition to Chinese troops, representatives from 17 countries had been invited to join the marching contingents(代表团), ____44____ (showcase) the world’s shared desire for peace. When the national anthem was played, every citizen felt the solemnity (庄严) of the moment and the _____45_____ (responsible) to carry forward the hard-won peace.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 网络时代有些孩子沉溺于网上交流而忽视了与父母的沟通, 请根据下面图画, 简要说明图画中所表达的内容, 阐述这种现象的原因和你的看法。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 内容连贯, 语句通顺。
“Can’t talk now — I’m chatting.”
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Joe lived alone in a small wooden house. All the neighborhood children were afraid of him. We ran away when he came out of his house. He kept his car parked outside the fence that separated the road from his tiny yard. His car was nicer than most cars in the small town, and he kept it spotless. He even cleaned the door handle when he closed the door and locked it. When I played on the road with the other children, we tried to stay away from Joe’s car.
One day, I cheerfully rode my newly obtained used bicycle back from the local grocery store. The bicycle had no basket, so I had to ride with one hand carrying the groceries. While I was approaching Joe’s yard, I hit a mud puddle (泥坑) near his car. I was so concerned about splashing (溅) mud on his clean car that I lost control. I panicked as my handlebars slid down the side of Joe’s car. Then I fell hard onto the ground with my bicycle.
Joe walked out of his house, where he had been sitting at the window and watching. He was looking at the big scratch (刮痕) on his perfectly kept car while I was lying on the ground with my knee bleeding. Then I could feel his eyes examining me and my bicycle, but I was too scared to look up. My fear grew when Joe asked me to go with him.
He led me into his house while holding to the back of my T-shirt. He ordered me to sit down before he went into another room. The only thing in the room was a small table with one chair near the window, where he had seated me. The floor seemed very old, but it was spotless. The ceiling was so low that I could have reached it with a short jump. “Is he going to trap me here?” I thought to myself. My heart raced so fast that I paid no attention to my pain.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was thinking about what to do when Joe came back to me carrying a first aid kit.
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The next day, I rode my basketless bicycle to Joe’s, ready to do grocery shopping for him.
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